Metaverse-enabled Public Library Accessibility:Breakthroughs,Service System and Pathways
Accessibility services in public libraries,as a part of the barrier-free environment,are committed to helping special groups such as people with disabilities to enjoy public cultural services and participate in digital life.Metaverse brings new ideas and new vitality to such special library services.This article summarizes the breakthroughs in accessibility achieved by public libraries,develops a service system,and explores the way forward for accessible library services,by elaborating the development and changes in the services at different stages of the Internet.Public libraries should make multiple breakthroughs in their accessibility,ensure convenience and equitable access to services driven by user needs,and bridge the digital divide and promote social inclusion with the help of metaverse-related technologies.
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